SUBARU LEGACY 2008: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V738000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SUBARU | LEGACY | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-12-16 | 2016-10-13 | 2016-10-13 |
Production Dates: 2005-12-08 - 2008-10-27
Manufacturers Involved: Subaru of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: WTM-73
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 100127
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Subaru of America, Inc. "Subaru" is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 model year Legacy and Outback vehicles, 2008-2014 Impreza vehicles and 2009-2013 Forester vehicles, all equipped with turbo-charged engines. The relay that controls the secondary air injection pump may fail, causing the pump to continuously operate and overheat.
If the air injection pump overheats, it may melt and increase the risk of a fire.
Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary air injection pump relay, free of charge. The recall began December 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTM-73.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
